Two suspects sought in interrupted Molalla home robbery

Police in Molalla are looking for two suspects in what was possiblly a
botched armed robbery Tuesday.

Just before 5 p.m., officers responded to a home on the 1100
block of Meadow Drive. The owner came home and saw the two suspects,
described by police as males in their 20s, both about 5-foot-9.

"It would appear that we had a burglary attempt where the
owner/resident came home or was home and not known to be home (by the suspected
burglars)," said Chief Rod Lucich of the Molalla Police Department.

Lucich said one of the suspects hid in a closet when he saw
the homeowner, but then directed the victim to get into the closet while he and
the other suspect fled. The man also pointed a firearm at the victim, police said in a news release.

The release states, "There were no signs of forced entry, and
neighbors are encouraged to ensure their doors and windows are properly
secured."

"Because this is still unfolding, I'm not going to release a
whole lot of other information," Lucich said.

Anyone with information concerning the incident should call
Detective Jennifer Scott at 503-829-8817.